Weird Fish Clothing
Financial Accountant
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Financial Accountant
Location: Head Office, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday (Hybrid working options available)
Salary: Competitive DOE
Join the Shoal at Weird Fish! We are a talented and Dynamic team who work hard and represent the retail lifestyle brand we love. We offer something different from the norm, a sense of fun, an eye for practicality and plenty of style and quality. We are looking for a passionate individual to join the team, to help us grow and shape the exciting journey we are on.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Accountant to join our growing retail business. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoys combining strong technical accounting expertise with business partnering and financial insight.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and effective financial control across the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to support the delivery of timely and accurate financial information.
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Your Key Areas of Focus:
- Preparation and submission of UK and international VAT returns, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Managing the year-end audit process and maintaining strong relationships with external auditors.
- Preparing and maintaining statutory accounts and supporting corporation tax requirements.
- Producing accurate and timely information to support cashflow reporting and forecasting.
- Monthly review of the Debtors and Creditors Ledgers with attention to ageing balances and unallocated cash, ensuring internal controls are being maintained.
- Completion of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations to support the month-end.
- Preparing period-end accruals and prepayments, particularly relating to occupancy and property costs.
- Compiling and submitting National Statistics returns.
- Supporting month-end and year-end close processes to ensure deadlines are achieved.
- Delivering ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
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What Our Shoal Needs:
- ACA or ACCA qualification (or be nearing completion).
- Previous experience in a Financial Accountant role within a retail, e-commerce, consumer goods, or multi-site business.
- Strong knowledge of UK financial reporting standards and statutory accounting requirements.
- Experience preparing VAT returns and managing audit processes.
- Excellent reconciliation and financial control skills.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP/accounting systems.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate financial information clearly.
- A proactive, organized approach with excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
What We Offer:
- Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
- Ability to have input and impact in our organisation.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service increments.
- 50% employee discount on full price items.
If you have the skills and experience, we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
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